Device for sportsmen



Nov. 8, 1960 D. BEHL DEVICE FOR SPORTSMEN 2 Sheets-$heet 1 Filed July21, 1959 INVENTOR DAN BEHL 2o +-3 FIG.2 BY

#WQM 6 AGENT Nov. 8, 1960 D. BEHL 2,959,275

DEVICE FOR SPORTSMEN Filed July 21, 1959 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR DANBEHL AGENT DEVICE FOR SPORTSMEN Dan Behl, Box 883, Custer, S. Dak.

Filed July 21, 1959, Ser. No. 828,510

3 Claims. (Cl. 206-16) This invention relates to sporting goods and,more particularly, to an accessory for sporting activities.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a utility case forvarious sport activities, such as fishing and hunting, which will enablevarious equipment to be conveniently and safely carried from place toplace.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage casehaving various compartments and storage devices contained therewithinfor carrying various articles in a safe and convenient manner.

Still an additional object of the present invention is to provide asporting utility case of the above type which will enable variousobjects to be conveniently arranged for ready access at all times.

Other objects of the invention are to provide a sporting utility casebearing the above objects in mind which is of simple construction, has aminimum number of parts, is inexpensive to manufacture, and efficient inoperation.

For other objects and for a better understanding of the invention,reference may be had to the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a utility case made in accordance withthe present invention in a closed position;

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the case shown in Figure 1 in an openposition;

Figure 3 is a transverse cross sectional view taken along line 33 ofFigure 2;

Figure 4 is a transverse cross sectional view taken along line 44 ofFigure 2;

Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary cross sectional view of certainparts of the present invention.

Referring now more in detail to the drawing, a utility case 10 made inaccordance with the present invention is shown to include a base 12having upwardly diverging side walls which define a compartment 14. Aremovable tray 16 of substantially shorter length than the base 12, isslidably supported within the upwardly diverging side walls of the base12 for selective longitudinal movement to any desired position. Aplurality of partitions 18 divide the tray 16 into a plurality ofsmaller compartments for conveniently carrying small objects in a neatand convenient manner.

A closure member 20 hingedly secured to one of the side walls of thebase 12, by means of hinges 22, is selectively movable between anormally closed and an open position. The downwardly diverging sidewalls of the closure 20 overlie the upwardly diverging side walls of thebase 12, to provide a weather tight seal that will prevent the entry ofdust, moisture, and the like. Latch elements 24 may be used to securethe closure 20 in a closed position upon the base 12.

A storage tray 25 is detachably secured to the interior Patented Nov. 8,1960 of the closure 20 and may be used for carrying various cards,pamphlets, and the like. An elongated tray 26 is also detachably mountedwithin the closure 20 and has a plurality of hook type anchors 28secured to one extremity thereof. Each one of the hook type anchors 28is provided with an adjustable anchor 30, each such adjustable anchor 30having a slide plate 32 and a depending stem 36 which is slidablyreceived within an elongated slot 34 in the wall of the compartment 26.A mounting plate 38 secured to the innermost end of the stem 36 of theadjustable anchor 30 is attached to one end of a tension spring 40 thatis secured at its opposite end to a fixed part of the compartment. Thus,objects such as belts, pamphlets, fish hooks, and the like may besecured in aligned positions upon the fixed and adjustable anchors 28,30.

All of the various compartments 25, 26 of the closure 20 may be removedfor use and for servicing activities. A slidable tray 16 in the base 12is also removable to provide access to the interior of the base 12 andto allow use of the tray 16 apart from the case. Therefore, variousobjects of different sizes and shapes may be conveniently carried foruse at all times.

While various changes may be made in the detail construction, it shallbe understood that such changes shall be within the spirit and scope ofthe present invention as defined by the appended claims.

What I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent of theUnited States is:

1. A sporting utility case comprising, in combination, an upwardlyopening base, a closure hingedly carried upon said base for selectivemovement between an open and a closed position, a tray removablysupported within said base, storage means carried by said closureaccessible in response to the rotation of said closure toward said openposition, said base comprising a pair of upwardly converging side wallsdefining an elongated interior compartment, said tray beingsubstantially shorter than said base, said tray being slidably supportedupon the interior surfaces of said upwardly diverging side walls of saidbase, said closure comprising an elongated cover member having a pair ofdownwardly diverging side walls overlying said upwardly diverging sidewalls of said base in said closed position, said storage meanscomprising a plate defining a shallow tray removably secured within saidclosure, a set of fixed anchors integral with one end of said tray, aslidable anchor for each one of said fixed anchors slidably carried uponsaid tray for adjustable longitudinal movement with respect to each ofsaid fixed anchors.

2. The combination according to claim 1, further comprising spring meansacting between said tray and each one of said slidable anchors normallyurging said slidable anchors in a direction longitudinally away fromsaid fixed anchors.

3. A combination according to claim 2, further comprising a storage traydetachably secured within said closure in longitudinally spaced apartrelationship with said anchor supporting tray.

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